Tuesday, November  7 - Thursday, November 9

Join us in person at our
Santa Barbara campus!

 Open a new chapter of our story with a renewed focus... 

 ...at the Fall Retreat!

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This retreat is all about celebrating our hard work and everything we’ve accomplished over the last couple of years — and looking forward with fresh eyes to what’s next for Ontraport!

As we open a new chapter of our story with a renewed focus, we will take this time to envision new opportunities and projects that will guide us forward to reach next-level goals.

 Here's what to expect: 
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Informational keynotes where you will learn more about our company KPIs, milestones and goals.

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Fun team building activities and collaborative breakout sessions.

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Our fabulous, fairytale-themed End of the Year Celebration! 
We can’t wait to see you all so soon! 
Ontraport Retreat is your twice-a-year opportunity to step back from your day-to-day and see what’s next for you and for Ontraport. You’ll walk away inspired by new insights and equipped with all the tools you need to achieve your goals — within your role and beyond!

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with all your Ontraport teammates, get the latest updates from our leadership team and hear from special guest speakers.

Together, we'll collaborate, brainstorm new ideas and strengthen team bonds. It will be an energizing and productive time as we discuss the next chapter and the future direction of the company.

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Who is the Retreat for?
It's for YOU!
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Learn
Grow
Innovate
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Speakers & Sessions
Monday, November 6
Managers' Session
Managers, join us at the beginning of Retreat week for a special workshop. Afterwards, you're invited to dinner at Landon and Lena's house (address will be pinned to the top of the managers' Slack channel).
Monday, November 6
1 P.M. - 5 P.M. (to be followed by dinner from 5 P.M. - 7 P.M.)
Attendees: Managers
Location: East Studio 

Tuesday, November 7
Keynote
Session 1
State of the Union
Landon Ray 
Join us as Landon welcomes the entire team to the start of Fall Retreat week.
Tuesday, November 7
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium 
Session 2
Attracting established businesses
Landon Ray 



Attendees: Last Name A-F
Location: Auditorium
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Session 2
Fulfilling the promise for established businesses
Pin Chen 



Attendees: Last Names G-M
Location: East Studio
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Session 2
What the Data is
Telling Us 
Lena Requist


Attendees: Last Names N-Z
Location: West Studio 
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Session 3
Breakout sessions
Join your team/department for individual breakout sessions:
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Competitor Workshop
Landon Ray

Attendees: Business Development
Location: Auditorium
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The Customer Experience Wrap-up
Sara Hetyonk

Attendees: Resource Management
Location: Board Room 
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Effortless Experience (Group A)
Rochelle Yoshida

Attendees: Client Experience
Location: West Studio
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Engineering Estimation Exercises
Steven Schneider

Attendees: Engineering
Location: East Studio
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Tuesday, November 7
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. 
Keynote
Session 4
Quarterly Business Reviews
The Executive Leadership team
See what each team has accomplished this year and what their plans are in the coming months. Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) highlight new ways for us to achieve our goals, uncover opportunities and work together to grow the company, with our focus in mind.
Tuesday, November 7
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium
Wednesday, November 8
Keynote
Session 5
Vanquishing the Villains on Your Hero's Journey
Aleya Harris
What's stopping you from reaching your "Happily Ever After"? Award-winning speaker and entrepreneur Aleya Harris will share an insightful keynote that explores our Retreat theme, "The Next Chapter."
Wednesday, November 8
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium
Session 6
Attracting established businesses
Landon Ray 



Attendees: Last Name N-Z
Location: Auditorium
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Session 6
Fulfilling the promise for established businesses
Pin Chen 



Attendees: Last Names A-F
Location: East Studio
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Session 6
What the Data is
Telling Us 
Lena Requist


Attendees: Last Names G-M
Location: West Studio 
Tuesday, November 7
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Breakout sessions
Session 7
Breakout sessions

Join your team/department for individual breakout sessions:
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Project Deep-Dives
Leadership team 

Attendees: Business Development
Location: Auditorium
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RM Focus Guide 
Lena Requist

Attendees: Resource Management
Location: Board Room
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Effortless Experience (Group B)
Rochelle Yoshida

Attendees: Client Experience
Location: West Studio
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The Amazon Innovation Story
Syed Hoda

Attendees: Engineering
Location: East Studio
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Wednesday, November 8
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Keynote
Session 8
Show and Tell
Arielle Kent, Lee Williams, Cassidy Grigg & Sam Flegal
Our Ontrapeeps are always hard at work! This session will give you a peek behind the curtain so you can learn more about the projects each team has been working on.
Wednesday, November 8
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium
Thursday, November 9
Keynote
Session 9
Road Maps
The Executive Leadership team
During this continuation of QBRs, Ontraport’s department leaders will share what each team will be focusing on for the next six months. Come with an open mind and your questions!
Thursday, November 9
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium 
Session 10
Attracting established businesses
Landon Ray 

Attendees: Last name G-M
Location: Auditorium
Thursday, November 9
11:00 A.M. - Noon 
Session 10
Fulfilling the promise for established businesses
Pin Chen 


Attendees: Last name N-Z
Location: East Studio
Thursday, November 9
11:00 A.M. - Noon 
Session 10
What the Data is
Telling Us
Lena Requist 

Attendees: Last Names A-F
Location: West Studio 
Thursday, November 9
11:00 A.M. - Noon 
Breakout sessions
Session 11
Breakout sessions
Join your team/department for individual breakout sessions:
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The Next Chapter for Biz Dev
Landon Ray

Attendees: Sales and Marketing
Location: Auditorium
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The Ontraportal 
Sean Cuevas 

Attendees: Resource Management
Location: Board Room
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Feature Deep Dives 
Rochelle Yoshida

Attendees: Client Experience
Location: West Studio
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Foundations of Design Systems
Vinh Lam

Attendees: Product and Frontend
Location: TBD
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Release Management
Pranitha Jasti

Attendees: Quality Assurance
Location: TBD
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Finding and Solving Gaps in our Lovely Environment
Steven Schneider

Attendees: Backend
Location: TBD
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Troubleshooting Complex Problems
Tim Weidner

Attendees: Systems
Location: TBD
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Thursday, November 9
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. 
Keynote
Session 12
What's Next
Landon Ray
As Fall Retreat comes to a close, Landon will share what lies ahead for Ontraport.
Thursday, November 9
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 
Attendees: Everyone
Location: Auditorium
Venue
Retreat will be held at Ontraport’s headquarters
in Santa Barbara, California
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2030 Alameda
Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, California
93103
Located 100 miles north of Los Angeles and surrounded by beautiful beaches and mountains, Santa Barbara is a resort town known as “Silicon Beach” for its robust tech scene and stunning backdrop.

Join us and at our renovated campus in the Santa Barbara Riviera.
Check out these resources as you plan your trip:
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Nightlife
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Special events you won't want to miss: 
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Happy Hours
After the last presentations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, join us for happy hour on campus.

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Team Building (plus dinner!)
Enjoy dinner in the campus courtyard, then get ready for some team building!
Tuesday, November 7
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.



Optional Team Dinner
Hang out with your team in the evening if you’re free!
Wednesday, November 8
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
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End of year Celebration!
End the week happily (ever after!)
Thursday, November 9
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Rockwood (Santa Barbara Woman's Club)
670 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
"I really enjoyed reconnecting with my peers at the retreat. We had a good balance of work/talks/etc. and also had lots of time to socialize with our team in person!"
— Anonymous

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the retreat for?

Ontraport holds two retreats per year to cover important meetings, QBRs, updates, team building and more. These retreats are always held the first week of May and November. The retreats are your opportunity to connect with all of your fellow colleagues on campus. You'll receive hands-on training and will hear from our lineup of expert speakers, as well as keynotes from our CEO and Founder Landon Ray.

What will be provided?

Coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch will be provided on campus every day to all employees. Additional snacks and drinks may be checked out in The Hive following our normal checkout process. You can also check out drinks and snacks in the North building (next to the East Studio) in the kitchenette.

Dinner will be provided during Team Building (Tuesday) and our End of Year Celebration (Thursday). For more ideas on restaurants and dining nearby, take a look at the recommendations above.

What should I bring?

The weather in Santa Barbara is lovely all year round, but we suggest you bring a jacket just in case it gets cold.

We also suggest bringing a refillable water bottle, notebook, pen, your laptop/charger so you can take any notes of what you've learned throughout the week and comfortable shoes for the team building on Tuesday evening.

Should I arrive on Monday or Tuesday?

All employees are welcome to arrive on Monday, November 6. However, we won't expect everyone to be on campus until Tuesday, November 7 when the retreat events officially begin. If you're planning on working in the office on Monday, please let ops@ontraport.com ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

Can I bring a guest to the the End of Year Celebration?

Of course! You’re welcome to bring a guest to our celebration. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your guest for the duration of the event.

Is this a mandatory event?

Yes! The retreat is required for all employees to attend in person. Our retreats are specifically tailored to help bring our Ontraport community together in Santa Barbara at least twice a year, no matter where everyone lives.  

Will the retreat be recorded?

We will not be recording the event and employees will not be able to attend virtually.

Excused absences from the retreat must be approved by HR in advance. Reasonable absences will be permitted for the following reasons only:

- Serious medical issues (hospitalizations)
- Family obligations outside your control such as weddings & funerals.

All absences will be unpaid. Any absence not approved by HR will be considered an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences fall under our normal disciplinary policies.  

When will I receive my travel and accommodation information?

If you're a remote employee, the Ops team will have already been in communication with you regarding all your travel details. Reach out to ops@ontraport.com if you still have any questions prior to the event.

When will we have breaks?

Daily 30-minute breaks for you to refuel and get coffee will be from:

10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. and
2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 

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